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August 24, 2015

6 Surprising Attributes of Extraordinary Major Gift Officers

…Make Mistakes Huge strides are usually only made by attempting new and untested strategies. Extraordinary MGO’s embrace the challenge of trying new and game changing strategies. They know mistakes and…

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July 19, 2016

3 Reasons People Ignore Your Fundraising Emails

…into the process—particularly if you want to see a big payoff. So, today we’re covering three all-too-common mistakes that nonprofits make with their fundraising emails. Kick these to the curb,…

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June 12, 2019

Lessons From Philanthropic Psychology: How To Thank Your Donors and Double Giving

…issues do donors experience? Poorly crafted thank yous would be at the top of my hit list. The thank you is the single most important communication a donor receives, and…

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November 19, 2018

Nonprofit Retention: All Donors Aren’t Created Equal

…drop off along the way. There’s a better way. 1. Begin with a Written New Donor Thank You Plan Thank you is the beginning of the donor relationship; not the…

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January 23, 2026

What’s the Best Way to Thank Monthly Donors?

…greater happiness and loyalty. 6 keys to effectively thank monthly donors There is a HUGE difference between thank you’s that fulfill the requirement of acknowledging gifts and thank you’s that…

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April 17, 2017

The 7 Lessons of #DonorLove

…from Small Change Fund. I’m just sending you this video to say thank you! Woman on Recording: Thank you! Man on Recording: Thank you! Claire on Recording: Thank you for…

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January 28, 2015

How to Use Matching Gifts to Boost Donor Retention

…First and foremost, you need to expediently thank your supporter for the donation. One of the most damaging mistakes a nonprofit can make is thanking too late. In terms of…

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December 21, 2023

[ASK AN EXPERT] What Are The Cardinal Thank-You Letter Sins?

…to avoid when thanking donors, what would they be? I need something to share with my boss. — Grateful Dear Grateful, You’re right to prioritize the thank you process! I…

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February 2, 2024

[ASK AN EXPERT] Do All Donors Need A Thank You Within 48 Hours?

…gift acknowledgment? Once a computer-generated letter is produced, what happens next? Once the thank you is signed what happens next? Once the thank you is sealed what happens next? Not…

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April 22, 2019

Nonprofit Gala Events Worth Everyone’s Money – Part 2

…FOLLOW-UP 30) Thank You Mailing 31) Thank You Phone Call 32) Guest Survey 33) Set Up Next Engagement 34) Next Communication Let’s begin! 4. FUNDRAISING If you appropriately inspire folks…

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January 28, 2016

Win Friends and Influence Donors With Crowdfunding

…a plan for how you‘ll thank donors, and make sure you write a heart-felt thank you letter, and check that off your list. This is all about retention. Next thing…

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November 7, 2014

The Secret to a Successful Direct Mail Campaign

…little bit more about themselves and give you some awesome tips for direct mail. So, ladies why don’t you take it away. Amy: Thank you very much. Thank you for…

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October 9, 2013

7 Characteristics of an Effective Thank You Letter

…the hero that they are. AND, while redoing your thank you letters isn’t the be-all end all solution to the donor retention problem, having a great thank you letter is…

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August 28, 2021

The Early Bird Guide to Epic End of Year Fundraising

…your harvest time early this year because GivingTuesday is November 30th. That’s when you‘re doing a thank-a-thon. That’s when you could have board members call and thank donors. That’s when…

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April 20, 2016

Using Stewardship to Keep Donors Happier Longer

…want to thank you for that too. If you‘re not, please subscribe and get your free copy of the “Donor Thank You” book. I’m also doing a power of thank…

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January 11, 2024

[ASK AN EXPERT] What Are Top Tips To Retain First-Time Donors?

…to improve results. If you ask well, you may get one gift. If you thank well, you may get a lifetime of gifts. Thank you kickstarts the relationship-building process. Without…

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December 12, 2024

Email Marketing for Nonprofits: the Ultimate How-to Guide

…37 chars — Short Standard monthly newsletter, simple and scannable 10 “Thank you. Here’s what you made possible.” Thank-you — post donation 42 chars — Medium Send within 24 hours…

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October 16, 2020

[ASK AN EXPERT] How Often Should We Thank Monthly Donors, and How?

…lion’s share of their time on considering ways to ask, not thank. But I often say, “If you want gifts, you must give them.” Thank you is a gift you…

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January 28, 2022

21 Ways to Shower Your Donors with Love

…personal thank you within 48 hours are 4x more likely to give a second gift. (McConkey-Johnston International UK) A thank-you call from a board member to a newly acquired donor…

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September 17, 2019

Prepare For Tax-Season As A Nonprofit: A Quick Guide

…should also actively work to avoid some of the common mistakes made on these forms. Many nonprofits make mistakes such as: Incorrectly listing the voting members of the governing body….